Sideswipe. I bought both, but its not the blades that makes him a win, its how much ingenuity in the real gear effect of the legs to torso and the knee panels that really makes him a fantastic deluxe figure.

Sideways. By far! Sideswipe's practically already transformed in car mode! Just turn him over and you see the legs and his arms. I just don't like how lazy of a figure he is. Sideways is a pretty fun figure. I like his transformation a whole lot better.

Plus, sideways' repaint makes the mold proud, while Swerve wishes he was a G1 Sideswipe.

Sideways's feet are his toes and wheels, if you can't stand him, it's your fault.

Sideways is so much better it's not even funny. His detail, transformation, pretty much everything is better. Sideswipe is good, but he has Universe Hound syndrome. He doesn't really do anything new or exciting, but he does what he does and does it well.